Nothing puts the sizzle back in that poor overworked adjective “fun” better than fly fishing for the freshwater pan-fishes of… more
Fly Tying
The 15 Best Carp Flies
by Jay Zimmerman 0It is difficult to stereotype an intelligent species. Carp have a longer memory and a better ability to learn than… more
Water Boatman Fly
by Charlie Craven 0Catching big ’bows doesn’t have to be complicated Stillwater fishing has become more and more popular here in Colorado over… more
The Mother of all Stoneflies
by Charlie Craven 0For everything from Skwalas to Salmonflies Designing a fly pattern rarely starts at the tying bench. For me, it most… more
The Mop Fly
by Jonathan Wright 0Every once in a while, there comes along a development that galvanizes the fly fishing community. Seventy-five years ago, monofilament leaders… more
Hot Fly Patterns
by Ross Purnell, Editor 0The flies all trout fishers should carry imitate broad insect groups like caddisflies, mayflies, stoneflies, minnows, leeches, worms, and crustaceans…. more
Yvon Chouinard: Lessons from a Simple Fly
by Yvon Chouinard 0Outdoor pursuits and crafts that I’ve been involved in—from mountaineering and whitewater kayaking to spear fishing and tool making— the… more
Morrish’s May Day
by Charlie Craven 0A new fold on Quigley’s Hackle Stacker technique There are an awful lot of good fly tiers on the planet… more
Ditch Damsel
by Charlie Craven 0This sexy, slender creation rides hook point up and wiggles when wet Jay Zimmerman’s Ditch Damsel is one of the… more
Best Bighorn Fly
by Gordon Rose 0A Bighorn guide’s secret weapon Through my decades of guiding Montana’s BigHorn River, I witnessed the irreversible trend of fly… more
